Veg, Veg, and More Veg

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Camp today did something that I don’t really ever remember it doing before: it made me want vegetables. Usually, I crave candy or something cold (like a popsicle) after camp, but today, something about the breezy and comfortable weather made me want nothing but vegetables.

So, on my way home I stopped and got a veritable laundry list of produce:

Along with some fresh mozzarella. I just realized, as I typed this, that I forgot to put my carefully caramelized onions atop my plate of veggies… oh well. I’ll use them for something else this week! SO, my plate:

6 slices of eggplant, a red pepper, and about 10 mushrooms, roasted at 475 with olive oil and garlic powder for about 20-25 minutes. I topped that with slices of mozzarella, then topped that with a pan-grilled chicken breast for protein. The little green balls you see up front are broccoli pesto I whipped together over the weekend. I’ve eaten it on the past 4 meals. No, really. I have a pesto problem… is there rehab for that?

Camper quote of the day (I know, I’ve been slacking on these too!) “Mara, you definitely did not look like yourself yesterday, but you do today.” “Oh really? Why’s that?” “Because yesterday you didn’t wear your mouscara and eye makeup. It makes you look awaker.” They’re lucky they’re so cute, and that I’m still a month from my 30th birthday…

I’m REALLY looking forward to camp tomorrow because we’re going to a Cubs vs. Pirates game! If you’re watching on TV, look for a massive block of green and yellow tie-dyed t-shirts… that’s us! GO CUBS!

Have a great night, and a happy Wednesday!

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